Events for August 19, 2026

Ongoing

New Exhibit: Mapping the Federal City, 1791: Arlington in the Original District

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington

Step into the moment Arlington helped shape the nation’s capital. In 1791, surveyors under President George Washington mapped a 100-square-mile federal district along the Potomac River, placing forty sandstone boundary stones; some of which still stand in Arlington today. Learn about the people who surveyed and mapped this land. The Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ […]

Museum Exhibit: Changemakers 250

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington

New Changemakers Exhibit Installed The latest edition of our rotating Changemakers poster exhibit is now up, highlighting individuals whose contributions helped shape Arlington's history and community. As part of Arlington […]

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